​I have started a collection for winter themed fanfic on AO3. Everybody is invited to join, share the information with others, share it with groups you're part of of.

This is a multi-fandom non-denominational winter holiday fanfic collection. Everybody is invited! There will be two sub categories - Happy Holidays and Humbug Holidays - and you can post as many fics as you like to each category. It doesn't matter what you celebrate during winter (Christmas, Hanukkah, Yule, Kwanzaa, etc) or if you don't celebrate anything at all and just like the season.

It's winter and all of our favorite characters are celebrating (or not). This is the place to bring those stories to share with everyone (and maybe find a new fan of your fave fandom or pairing). The only real requirements are that your fic has to be set during winter and must be put under the proper sub-category (Happy or Humbug). Try to show some love to your fellow holiday writers and check out the other fics posted too.

As a bonus, if you post a fic between Dec. 1 and Jan. 2, I will make a banner with your username to use anywhere you'd like. The banner will be the one used for the category it's posted under - Happy or Humbug. Yes, that means you can potentially get two banners.

Title: MarginaliaFandom: BuffyRating: PG-13Pairing: Faith/Willow, implied past Faith/BuffyWords: 3,381Disclaimer: This is not my sandbox.Feedback: Would be pretty spiffy.Summary: Essentially, this is a rather metafictional Buffyverse version of Sleeping Beauty.

Title: Bite MeAuthor: jujukittychickFandom: BtVSPairing/s: Spike/Xander pre-slashCharacter/s: Spike, Xander, the ScoobiesGenre: Pre-SlashPrompt: tamingthemuse#467 - Snowflake, stories_a_z– B, kinda_gay#4- LickWarnings: hyena!Xander, neglectful Scoobies, bloodplay ‘cause demonsRating: PG 13Word Count: 1785Disclaimer: I do not own BtVS and am making no money; I am doing this for my own fun and entertainment. The fandom belongs to its respective creators and owners who *are* making money off them.A/N: Playing with the timeline, so either the incidents in the hyena ep happened later, or Spike and Dru split earlier.

Summary: Spike makes a startling discovery, one that may just work out to his benefit

Title: Anthowhatsit? Author: jujukittychickFandom: BtVSPairing/s: Xander/Spike pre-slash, former Spike/DruCharacter/s: Spike, Xander, DrucillaGenre: GenPrompt: tamingthemuse#466 - Anthomancy, stories_a_z – A, kinda_gay#3- MagicWarnings: noneRating: PGWord Count: 1125Disclaimer: I do not own BtVS and am making no money; I am doing this for my own fun and entertainment. The fandom belongs to its respective creators and owners who *are* making money off them.

Summary: There’s a new demon in town and Spike and Xander are sent to the one person – well, demon – that might be able to figure out how to get rid of it.

Pairing: Willow Rosenberg/Lara Croft. Special appearance by Aphrodite, the goddess of love

Disclaimer:Buffy (and Willow Rosenberg) is the property of 20th Century Fox. Tomb Raider (and Lara Croft) is the property of Square Enix. Xena (and this version of Aphrodite) is the property of Universal Studios. Katy Perry is the property of Katy Perry. No infringement intended, only fun.

Rating: NC-17 (explicit f/f)

Warnings: Sort-of RPF

Notes: Written for International Day of Femslash 2014. This is an x-rated sequel to my story from several years ago, “Down the Well,” which explains how Lara Croft met Buffy and Willow, found out she was a Slayer, and had a very nice evening with Willow. Takes place between seasons 9 and 10 (comics continuation) and has minor spoilers up to that point.

Recently, I have started a Willow/Tara fanfiction podcast. Each week I post an hour long episode which consists of a reading from a Willow/Tara fanfiction. The podcast is pretty new so I am still trying to spread the word throughout the community.

If anyone is interested in listening you can visit the official website or subscribe/listen to the show for free via iTunes.

Have you ever wished that you could be a part of your favorite fandom's family, or otherwise share in their family atmopshere Have you ever wanted to walk a mile in your favorite character's shoes but without having to deal with a whole RPG scheme? Perhaps you've desired to mix your love of role playing with your other love of creating fan works? Maybe you want a land comm that welcomes all fandoms but allows you to focus on the fandoms and/or characters you really want and even make extra points for using them? Or maybe you just want a comm that will issue as many fic challenges as there are other challenge types? Our brand new land comm, Family Land, is your chance to do it all!

We're only JUST getting started: the games haven't even began yet! The only characters currently taken are:

Angel/BtVS: Cordelia, Faith, Giles, and SpikeBatman: CatwomanOnce Upon A Time: RumpelstiltskinPirates of the Caribbean: Jack and WillReBoot: AndrAiaSabrina the Teenage Witch: SalemX-Men: Gambit and White Queen

You may play more than one character, and there is no limit to how many teams of which you may be a part! We are also definitely hoping to add not only more characters but more fandoms as well! Please come by and check us out today: http://family-land.livejournal.com/profile

Rating: FRAO: Adult Content: Sexual Situations and/ or Explicit Violence.Warnings: (select to view) contains irreverence, potty mouth, Buffy vamp, brutal death (a few main characters may even snuff it), senseless violence, naughty sex, self mutilation or ‘body modification’ depending on how you view it, and other disturbing images. You’d think this was like a theme with me or something.Pairing: Buffy/Willow.Word Count: 115,263 at Chapter 20 (part 1).Comma Guy: Howard Russell with Tamoline serving as a second set of eyes.Disclaimer: Another day, another…they don’t pay me anything at all. I just do this to amuse myself and you. That’s what allows me and mine to slip under the radar while playing with characters created by those more fortunate than us.

Rating: FRAO: Adult Content: Sexual Situations and/ or Explicit Violence.Warnings: (select to view) contains irreverence, potty mouth, Buffy vamp, brutal death (a few main characters may even snuff it), senseless violence, naughty sex, self mutilation or ‘body modification’ depending on how you view it, and other disturbing images. You’d think this was like a theme with me or something.Pairing: Buffy/Willow.Word Count: 111,894 at Chapter 19.Comma Guy: Howard Russell with Tamoline serving as a second set of eyes.Disclaimer: Another day, another…they don’t pay me anything at all. I just do this to amuse myself and you. That’s what allows me and mine to slip under the radar while playing with characters created by those more fortunate than us.

Title: In a Mirror, DarklyAuthor: snowpuppiesFandom: BtVSCharacter/Pairing: Willow/TaraGenre: Angst/Dark/RomanceRating: NC17Highlight for Warnings: **non-con, implied character vamping**Disclaimer & Distribution: Recognizable things aren't mine but the fic is. Please don't archive or distribute without asking. Summary: Just because Cordelia made a wish that changed the world doesn't mean that Tara's life is any different. Wishverse AU. Word Count: 2,730

Title: If The Dead Rise (Or Not)Author: Beer Good beer_good_foamyFandom:Buffy, Post-"Chosen"Pairing: Buffy/FaithRating: PG13Word count: ~500Warnings: References to character deathSummary: It seems the world's always ending. No matter how many times they stop it, they're just putting it off. Anything they do before then doesn't count, does it? AKA "And on the day the words 'flimsy excuse' were redefined..."

Title: Dorm Daze 1/?Author: jujukittychickFandom: Buffy: the Vampire SlayerCast: Xander, SpikePairing(s): Xander/SpikeWarnings: m/mRating: R (eventually)Disclaimer: I do not own anything except the computer I'm typing this on and am making no money. Buffy belongs to its respective creators and owners who *are* making money off them. I'm just doing this for my own fun and entertainment; in general, if you recognize something, I don't own it.Beta: NONE! Any mistakes are my ownSpoilers: NonePrompt: From my Lucky 13 – AU Prompt Meme, requested by kaylashay University AU starring Xander/Spike

Summary: Xander and Spike are reluctant roommates with nothing in common, but it’s a long school year and friendships can develop from the least likely of circumstances

Title: Protection DetailAuthor: jujukittychickFandom: Buffy:tVS, A:tSCast: Xander, Spike, Angel, Oz, WillowPairing(s): Xander/Spike/Angel, implied Oz/WillowWarnings: m/m, m/m/m, a little violenceRating: R (eventually)Disclaimer: I do not own anything except the computer I'm typing this on and am making no money. Buffy and Angel belongs to their respective creators and owners who *are* making money off them. I'm just doing this for my own fun and entertainment; in general, if you recognize something, I don't own it.Beta: NONE! Any mistakes are my ownSpoilers: Pretty much just names of people and places from both showsPrompt: From my Lucky 13 – AU Prompt Meme (I'm still taking prompt requests btw, go check it out), requested by spike_1790 Military AU starring Xander/Spike/AngelA/N: I had the hardest time with this one, mainly because I thought of two primary scenarios and couldn’t make up my mind. For now, this one’s won out, but don’t be surprised if another story pops up later. Damn bunnies. I estimate this to have 2-3 chapters, with most of the next chapter consisting mainly of smut, be warned…or excited lol.

Summary: Angel has just been given orders to have his team protect an innocent young man, but as he’ll find out, Xander Harris can throw a wrench in the best laid plans

Rating: FRAO: Adult Content: Sexual Situations and/ or Explicit Violence.Warnings: (select to view) contains irreverence, potty mouth, Buffy vamp, brutal death (a few main characters may even snuff it), senseless violence, naughty sex, self mutilation or ‘body modification’ depending on how you view it, and other disturbing images. You’d think this was like a theme with me or something.Pairing: Buffy/Willow.Word Count: 106,752 at Chapter 18.Comma Guy: Howard Russell with Tamoline serving as a second set of eyes.Disclaimer: Another day, another…they don’t pay me anything at all. I just do this to amuse myself and you. That’s what allows me and mine to slip under the radar while playing with characters created by those more fortunate than us.

Rating: FRAO: Adult Content: Sexual Situations and/ or Explicit Violence.Warnings: (select to view) contains irreverence, potty mouth, Buffy vamp, brutal death (a few main characters may even snuff it), senseless violence, naughty sex, self mutilation or ‘body modification’ depending on how you view it, and other disturbing images. You’d think this was like a theme with me or something.Pairing: Buffy/Willow.Word Count: 100,796 at Chapter 17.Comma Guy: Howard Russell with Tamoline serving as a second set of eyes.Disclaimer: Another day, another…they don’t pay me anything at all. I just do this to amuse myself and you. That’s what allows me and mine to slip under the radar while playing with characters created by those more fortunate than us.

Rating: FRAO: Adult Content: Sexual Situations and/ or Explicit Violence.Warnings: (select to view) contains irreverence, potty mouth, Buffy vamp, brutal death (a few main characters may even snuff it), senseless violence, naughty sex, self mutilation or ‘body modification’ depending on how you view it, and other disturbing images. You’d think this was like a theme with me or something.Pairing: Buffy/Willow.Word Count: 100,796 at Chapter 17.Comma Guy: Howard Russell with Tamoline serving as a second set of eyes.Disclaimer: Another day, another…they don’t pay me anything at all. I just do this to amuse myself and you. That’s what allows me and mine to slip under the radar while playing with characters created by those more fortunate than us.

Rating: FRAO: Adult Content: Sexual Situations and/ or Explicit Violence.Warnings: (select to view) contains irreverence, potty mouth, Buffy vamp, brutal death (a few main characters may even snuff it), senseless violence, naughty sex, self mutilation or ‘body modification’ depending on how you view it, and other disturbing images. You’d think this was like a theme with me or something.Pairing: Buffy/Willow.Word Count: 92,763 at Chapter 16.Comma Guy: Howard Russell with Tamoline serving as a second set of eyes.Disclaimer: Another day, another…they don’t pay me anything at all. I just do this to amuse myself and you. That’s what allows me and mine to slip under the radar while playing with characters created by those more fortunate than us.

Well, I’m back. I’ve had a bit of a rough time, moving , finding out that my new home had a bug problem, going through all sorts of exterminating, dealing with ex-household stuff, etc – but finally, here’s the next chapter. I hope I didn’t do too badly.

Looking around amidst all the clutter, Xander almost missed the sad slight figure, huddled over a desk piled high with paper and books.

It was Spike, and he was muttering something softly and urgently to himself; writing furiously on a sheet of paper with a raggedly feathered quill pen. His emaciated frame trembled as if he were freezing, though the room was very warm, though Spike was tightly wrapped up in a heavy, scarlet, velvet robe, with black wool trousers peeking through the folds. His boots were same ones Xander remembered, and lace frothed at the frayed cuffs of the robe, which made his wrists look terribly fragile.

That get-up should have made Spike look dashing and maybe even romantic, Xander thought, but Spike seemed so broken and lost. He was paler than he'd ever been, and his sunken eyes burned too brightly as if he was feverish. Which was an impossibility, anyway—vampires didn’t get sick. Xander listened as Angel questioned Spike quietly-- had he fed? Obviously not often.

"Quit your fussing, 'Gelus." Spike said to the walls, to the air. "I’ve been endeavoring to finish my chapbook. Very important it is, utmost importance-- lives hang in the balance—worlds---”

"The M'ke'jhisian-Geodetic texts? You translated them?" Angel asked, coming closer to peer over Spike's shoulder, but not touching him.

Spike, snarling, spun his chair around to face Angel, but then dropped his head into his hands, and rocking, began to keen softly. “Deep, deep under. I can feel the buzzing, the buzzing bees, and the bees in their armor so busy with their stinging, stinging bitches!"

"Spike." Angel shot Xander a worried glance, then refocused on Spike, trying again. "Vision, Spike? Or flashback? Or is it a dream?"

Spike took a shuddering breath. “Dreams." He huffed. “I think." But he seemed to be calming, focusing.

"Spike," Angel said. "You with us? I brought someone I think you'd like to see."

Spike's long, curly, honey colored hair draggled into his face, and he pushed it back with a shaking hand. "Don't want to. 'S my fault." He turned back to his desk, picking up the pen, hunching over the desk.